The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry is joined by SumerSports Director of Communications Shawn Syed to break down the tape and discuss why there may be reason for optimism in New England. Plus, Phil takes a look at the Patriots offense heading into Week 3 and explains why it's crucial we see more of Demario "Pop" Douglas.2:30 - What's the Patriots' offensive identity after two weeks?11:00 - Why the Patriots need to play Pop Douglas17:00 - Shawn Syed explains why there's reason to be optimistic about the Patriots offense24:30 - Is there a run game renaissance in the NFL?31: 00 - Shawn Syed on why Bill Belichick is still a great defensive coach WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down what he saw from the Patriots in their Week 1 loss and why fans should feel optimistic about what they saw from Mac Jones. Then, Rob Ninkovich joins to break down the impressive rookie debut from defensive end Keion White against the Eagles. 1:30- Phil explains why you should be optimistic about Mac Jones after his Week 1 performance11:00- Breaking down the challenge of going up against Vic Fangio’s Dolphins defense17:40- Rob Ninkovich breaks down what the Patriots will need to do to slow down Tyreek Hill in Week 226:45- Rob breaks down an impressive debut by rookie Keion White and explains why he has the potential to be a “super elite” player in the NFL47:20- Phil shares his grades for the Patriots rookies in Week 1Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-_djAPYHfB4 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Week 1 is finally here! Phil Perry, Tom Giles, and Rob Snyder celebrate by looking at some of their favorite props for the upcoming NFL season. They also break down the Eagles-Patriots matchup. Later, we catch up with Dane Brugler to react to what we saw in the first week of college football. 6:00-What are the best bets for season over/unders? 14:00-Examining the Patriots schedule 15:00-Who ya got for MVP?! 27:00-Eagles vs. Patriots preview 44:00-Dane Brugler on a wild weekend of college football Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/viQSU5cgHyA WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Trey Wingo about the Patriots deciding to waive Bailey Zappe. Should Patriots fans still believe in Bill? Later they break down the state of the AFC East. 1:00-Patriots' actions show how they feel about Bailey Zappe 20:30-Trey's reaction to the Patriots waiving Zappe 24:00-Should Patriots fans still believe in Bill? 27:30-State of the AFC East Donate to Hawaii: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XtZWc7uInG0 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down the latest with the New England Patriots as they prepare for their third preseason game against the Titans. Whose stock is on the rise? Who will make the 53-man roster? 1:00-Latest on Christian Gonzalez injury 4:30-Demario Douglas limited in practice this week 6:30-Positive Patriots injury updates 12:30-Why Kayshon Boutte is surging toward a roster spot Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/avL0gj-pUsYDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down which rookies' stock is on the rise up in Green Bay. Later, James White explains why he is a fan of the addition of Ezekiel Elliott. 1:00-Which rookies' stock is on the rise? 7:30-Pop Douglas continues to shine; what role will he have on the team? 12:00-Is Zeke actually a better fit than Dalvin Cook? 17:00-James White on the addition of Zeke Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GkO3Q6DTFHEDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

How does Ezekiel Elliott change the Patriots’ offense? What does it mean for Rhamondre Stevenson? Phil Perry talks to Matthew Berry about the fantasy impact and how Zeke can complement Rhamondre. 1:30-Phil Perry on why the Zeke signing was necessary for the Patriots 11:00-Matthew Berry on why Zeke is a complement to Stevenson 14:00-What's Elliott’s fantasy value? 17:30-What's the best draft strategy this season? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wI9mxKMkNxIDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry shares his latest stock watch observations from Patriots training camp and why the team’s offense is in better shape than you might think. Then, Phil talks with Western Michigan University head coach Lance Taylor about Patriots rookie QB Malik Cunningham and why he may be the breakout player of the summer. 1:00- Phil shares his most recent stock watch observations, including several of the team’s rookies trending up and Cole Strange and Tyquan Thornton trending down18:28- Phil breaks down why you should actually be encouraged with where the offense is and how much they’ve gotten accomplished at the point in camp24:40- Phil shares what he’s seen from rookie Malik Cunningham and why he doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that he’s been playing QB the last few days after playing receiver for most of camp33:00- Phil talks with Lance Taylor about his experience coaching Malik Cunningham and why he believes the rookie can play QB at the pro level36:00- Lance Taylor shares what he saw from Malik Cunningham

Phil Perry talks with Dante Scarnecchia about the importance of training camp for an NFL offense. What did Scar do to get the most out of Trent Brown? 2:00-Does Scar ever think about coming back to football? 3:00-What should the OL be focused on in August? 14:30-The relationship between an OC and OL coach 21:00-Getting the best out of Trent Brown Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f74esZWmQGsDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with PFF's salary cap expert Brad Spielberger. What has the Patriots' spending shown us about their belief in this season? What will it cost for the Patriots to land DeAndre Hopkins? 4:00-Does Brad still think Bill Belichick is the greatest GM of all time? 6:00-Can the Patriots’ spending approach work in today’s NFL? 9:00-Why haven’t the Patriots spent money on weapons for Mac Jones? 11:30-Does ownership believe this team can be championship caliber? 18:00-Evaluating what DeAndre Hopkins would cost Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WpmN67KsjuIDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down which players’ stock went up and down during minicamp practices this week. Later, Phil talks with Troy OC Joe Craddock about the potential of Jake Andrews. 2:30-Post-minicamp Patriots stock watch 18a:00-Who's the odd man out if the Patriots sign DeAndre Hopkins? 30:00-Next Pats mailbag 44:00-Interview with Troy OC Joe Craddock Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8mugirA-W34Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app here: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down what he saw during Patriots OTAs this week. Is signing DeAndre Hopkins the right move for the Patriots? Also, we talk with Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton to learn more about Sidy Sow. 1:00-How big of a deal was the scrum at OTAs? 13:00-Assessing the depth of this Patriots team 14:30-Making the case to go get DeAndre Hopkins 37:00- Interview with Chris Creighton Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZtLzwi0ZK8g WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry goes position by position to break down what’s next for the New England Patriots. Later, we talk with Shrine Bowl Director Erik Galko about the Patriots drafting Shrine Bowl participants Atonio Mafi and Demario Douglas. 3:00- What’s next at each position for the Patriots? 8:30-Who looked good at WR during OTAs? 21:00- Eric Galko on what Patriots fans will like about Antonio Mafi 28:00- Why Patriots fans should be excited about Demario Douglas 30:30- What role will Douglas have on the Patriots’ offense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YceXyUgFnCI WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning about why the Patriots are a “perfect fit” for Christian Gonzalez. Later, we preview the Patriots upcoming OTA’s and get to your questions from the Next Pats mailbag. 2:30-Lanning praises the type of football player Christian is 4:30-What makes Christian a “unique” DB 6:00-Can Gonzalez adapt to the Patriots’ man defense? 14:00-What to watch for at OTAs Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BFxe1CQ88-I WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Executive Director of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy to get intel on how Senior Bowl additions will impact the Patriots. Why should Patriots fans be excited about Keion White? How important is the Senior Bowl when looking for potential fits in the draft? 1:30- Why Jim thinks that the Patriots had an effective draft 2:30- Why Patriots fans should be excited about Keion White 7:30- Is Willie McGinest a good comp for Keion? 8:30- What role will Marte Mapu have in New England? 25:30-Why the Senior Bowl is important to the Patriots Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fmSjft61AGc WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Mike Lombardi to learn what’s important to Bill Belichick on draft day and how it influenced the Patriots’ moves in this year's draft. How much did this draft prepare the Patriots for the future? 2:00-Mike Lombardi on Bill Belichick’s draft day thought process 5:00-How much do player grades impact decisions? 8:30-Reasons why a team would trade down in the draft 12:30-Did Belichick purposely try to sabotage the Jets’ first-round pick? 19:30-How much did this draft prepare the Patriots for the future? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9HGxrEVBt0 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down why the Patriots drafting Christian Gonzalez is a sign of Bill Belichick’s evolution. Later, we answer your mailbag questions and talk with Cory Yates of Reel Analytics to find out what he thinks of the Patriots’ 2023 draft. 2:30-Why Christian Gonzalez fell to the Patriots at the 17th pick 18:30-Answering your Next Pats mailbag questions 50:00-Corey Yates gives his opinion on the Patriots’ draft Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A22skZ7XoL0 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Patriots 2023 Draft is in the books! What picks did we like, and which did we not? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. 1:00-Takeaways from the Patriots 2023 draft 3:30-Why didn’t the Patriots trade up? 7:30-What does this draft say about the offense? 19:30-Favorite late-round picks 25:30-What’s the future of Nick Folk? 29:00-Players who will be lamented Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JyKJZZ2c_sM WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Keion White and Marte Mapu in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/vb_QfrD0Zz8 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Christian Gonzalez with the 17th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmrpwKa7yDY WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok